Bigha to Acre Calculator in West Bengal

Popular Bigha to Acre Conversions

In many parts of West Bengal, especially in rural regions, Acre is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Bigha is another commonly used unit, One Bigha often considered equivalent to 0.330578512396694 Acre.

When converting from Bigha to Acre, it's important to note that the conversion rate can vary depending on the region or state. Accurate conversion requires knowing the local definitions and accepted values for these units.

Bigha to Acre Conversion Table in West Bengal (Approximate)

(Data may vary by district; based on common practices in West Bengal)

About Bigha in West Bengal

Bigha is a traditional unit of land measurement still widely used in various parts of West Bengal. Unlike standardized units like acres or square meters, the size of one Bigha can vary significantly across different regions. In West Bengal, 1 Bigha typically ranges between 0.330578512396694 Acre, depending on local customs. Despite the adoption of the metric system, Bigha continues to play a critical role in land transactions, agricultural land records, and rural real estate dealings.

Historical Background in West Bengal

The Bigha unit has ancient roots in India’s agrarian society and was traditionally used to measure farmland and rural landholdings. Its usage in West Bengal predates the Mughal and British colonial eras but was formalized during both regimes. Since different rulers and regions used their own standards for Bigha, no nationwide standard conversion emerged. This diversity persists today, resulting in varied Bigha-to-square foot or Bigha-to-acre conversions in West Bengal and other Indian states.

About Acre in West Bengal

Acre is a widely used standard unit of land measurement in India, including in West Bengal. It is most commonly used for larger land parcels, especially in agriculture, real estate, and official records. In West Bengal, 1 Acre is equal to 3.025000000000002 Bigha. Acre is often used alongside both traditional units (like Bigha or Marla) and metric units in West Bengal.

Historical Background in West Bengal

The Acre was introduced during British rule and became a standard unit in India’s land revenue system. In West Bengal, it continues to be used for agricultural land registration, government surveys, and real estate transactions. Despite the formal shift to the metric system, Acre remains one of the most recognized and accepted land units in both rural and urban areas across West Bengal.